Accreditation Specialist
Accreditation Specialist
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Position Summary:
Franklin University a private independent accredited notforprofit University located in Columbus Ohio invites applicants for its Accreditation Specialist position.
This position ensures Franklin Universitys compliance with the requirements of state higher education agencies and professional licensure boards the Higher Learning Commission international governing bodies and specialized accreditors. The Accreditation Specialist employs best practices in the completion of applications and reports for federal state and international higher education agencies the approval of which makes it possible for the University to offer programs in new locations and maintain accreditation/authorization of existing programs. This position maintains positive working relationships with the Universitys faculty and staff as well as external compliance representatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Additional responsibilities include monitoring state regulations (including those specific to professional licensure boards) and specialized accreditation requirements for communication of noteworthy changes to University stakeholders and ensuring ongoing compliance for our academic offerings. In addition the Accreditation Specialist will assist the office of Accreditation and Authorization with general projects related to obtaining and maintaining accreditation and state authorization for the University. This position reports to the Senior Accreditation Specialist.
This role will work an onsite hybrid schedule.
Requirements:
We seek someone with a Bachelors degree and a minimum of three years experience in an administrative position. The selected individual must have highly developed research skills to review state federal and international regulations and to identify requirements for authorization/approval/licensing in addition to being highly PC literate and proficient in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams. The Accreditation Specialist must be highly organized detailoriented proactive dependable and selfmotivated and have the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituents. The position also requires someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills who can maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Preferred Skills and Characteristics:
Prior experience in working with government regulatory and compliance agencies in higher education academics and/or accreditation/authorization and/or experience working with education programs that lead to professional licensure in the fields of education or healthcare would all be pluses in this position.
About Franklin University
Founded in 1902 Franklin University has built its reputation on removing barriers to higher education for ambitious adults who must balance their educational goals with other commitments. Accredited and nonprofit Franklin has earned its longstanding reputation as an innovator in online education. The University offers applied indemand undergraduate masters and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. From entrepreneurs to CEOs more than 50000 Franklin alumni can be found around the world contributing to the communities in which they live and work.
Franklin offers a competitive benefits package incentive program and free parking. In addition Franklin provides free undergraduate tuition for employees and immediate family members graduate tuition assistance for fulltime employees and immediate family members and adiscount on doctoral tuition for employees.
Franklin University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Franklin does not discriminate on the basis of age religion race ethnicity color national origin ancestry immigration status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or familial status disability or veteran or military status.
We embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where students faculty and staff feel a sense of belonging. We recognize that our collective potential can only be realized when difference is valued equal access to opportunity is sought and inclusion is practiced.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
